Is Overwolf PoE Overlay II Bannable?
Hi,
Can any Admin/GM confirm if we are allowed to use overlays like the PoE Overlay from Overwolf? https://www.overwolf.com/app/kyusung4698-poe_overlay_ii Last bumped on Dec 15, 2024, 12:38:51 PM
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Hey there,
In general, we do not encourage the creation or use of third-party tools because they may provide advantages for players that use them. I'm afraid that we're unable to guarantee if a tool is allowed or would remain allowed in the future. | |
Rather than what is allowed, what about a specific list of some of the more frequently problematic apps that are currently disallowed? Hiding behind security through obscurity is silly because the nefarious players are going to do what they do anyway given how trivial it is to create infinite accounts and this type of ambiguity only serves to create negative experiences (bad sentiment). And I get it, it's an arms race against the botters, RMT jerks and other bad actors.
While I don't use external tools, a lot of people who do are likely using it in the capacity of player to player trading and quick reference information. Some of these tools aren't intentionally malicious but (I presume) cause excess load on ggg's APIs and it's reasonable to want to reduce that resource utilization. It wouldn't be the end of the world to just say explicitly for once something like: Using overwolf based apps may cause nondesired interactions with the game and we would encourage players not to use that app or risk permanently losing access to their account. This direct wording makes it abundantly clear and reduces (but won't eliminate, obviously) these evergreen threads Note: I used Overwolf here as an example only because this engine pops up here and other Poe forums all the time. glhf! Yet another unpaid Path of Exile 2 Alpha Tester.
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